South Carolina Highway Patrol, South Carolina
End of Watch Tuesday, December 25, 1934
Add to My HeroesEdwin DeRonda Milam
Patrolman Milam was beaten, stabbed, and shot after stopping to break up a civil disturbance between two men outside a church in Greenville County. As Patrolman Milam attempted to arrest the two men they both attacked him, beat him with a rock, stabbed him, and then shot him. Both suspects were apprehended later that day in Asheville, North Carolina.
Both suspects were convicted of first degree murder and executed in the electric chair on December 21, 1935.
Bio
- Age 25
- Tour 5 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Executed in 1935
Most Recent Reflection
View all 13 ReflectionsPatrolman Milam,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of South Carolina.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
December 25, 2024
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